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Omega Five dated for Jan 9th XBLA release
Bomberman Live tournament for the new year
Hudson just opened up registration for the Bomberman Live New Year's Bash Tournament & Sweepstakes (that's a mouth full) and invite the best bombers from around the world to participate. You will need the Bomb-Up Pack 3 to partake in the fun, because the tournament winners will be chosen from the "Weekly Ranked Friendly Fire" leaderboard. The eight gamers who sit atop the leaderboard will win prizes including 100,000 Microsoft points, Xbox 360 hardware and other accessories. Not up for tournament competition and are better suited for a game of chance? Registration on the Hudson website will also enter you into a random sweepstakes where twenty-five winners will win Microsoft points and sweet swag. Hurry up and register though, the tournament kicks off January 6th with all the festivities conclude on the 13th. Good luck bombing!
Third Bomberman Live Bomb-Up Pack Dec 26th
Hudson announced that a third (it has been three already?) Bomb-Up Pack for Bomberman Live will be available December 26th on the XBLM and it'll usher in new characters, new maps and new game modes. Bomb-Up Pack 3 will include two new maps (the sugar-high "Cavity Land" and the technology based "Robot Factory"), ten new Bomberman characters (like "Bomb2-D2" and "Shinobi Bomb"), some new leaderboards and a new "Friendly Fire" game mode where players start off with a power bomb on a map with nothing but holes. The new DLC will cost 250 Microsoft points and should make you love Bomberman Live all over again. Though, we know we never quit our love affair.[Via 1UP, Thanks, Jonah Falcon]
Bomberman Live gets a game improving update
XBLA game Bomberman Live just received a new title update today and is aimed at improving lag, fixing minor bugs and adding new features. The full list of new fixes and features can be viewed after the break with highlights including reduced power-up lag, fixed costume saving, settings previewable in lobby and a new six digit leaderboard. Overall, a pretty solid title update that should relieve your Bomberman headaches and promise more explosive fun. Happy bombing!
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Second Bomberman Live Bomb-up pack revealed
Just like the first Bomberman expansion pack, Bomb-up 2 will cost a semi-cheap 250 Microsoft points and include ten new characters including Destructoid's mascot, Bomberella and El Bombito, as well as two new arenas (Medieval Times and Full Tilt) and a new gametype mode called Bomb Shelter in which players can hide in specific areas staying safe from explosions. The expansion pack will also add two new leaderboards into the mix for those who are all about proving their worth.
There's no doubt about it, Bomberman Live is a great Xbox Live experience and a fantastic multiplayer game and the Bomb-up Pack 2 expansion pack can only make the good times continue longer. We always welcome new DLC, but are always watching for the cost versus content proposition and this Bomberman expansion looks to be well worth it. Bomberman go!
Bomberman Live Bomb-Up Pack 1 arrives Wed [update 1]
Update 1: We just got word from Hudson that the price for the Bomb-Up Pack 1 isn't going to be 350 points, instead it'll be available for 250 Microsoft points. Cheaper content FTW!
Bomberman: New maps and costumes coming
While speaking with a Hudson representative on Xbox.com, regular X3F reader AnOffday confirmed that new costumes and maps are coming to Bomberman Live. This hardly comes as a surprise, as the promotional materials sent out by Hudson include several levels and costumes not currently in the game. You can actually see some of these levels in our Bomberman Live gallery (which we've thoughtfully attached to this post. Still, it's nice to get official confirmation. Now, if only we knew the release date and price, we could have our bomb and explode it too.
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Oasis, Diner Dash coming to XBLA?
According to GamingTalkHQ, PlayFirst has announced a partnership with Hudson in which it will make some of its popular games available on "digital download services for console systems" starting next year. The first game planned in the deal is the very popular Diner Dash. Other games featured in the deal include Sandscript, Zenerchi, Mystery of Shark Island, Oasis, and Chocolatier. We can attest to the addictive nature of PlayFirst's games, as we've just wasted the last hour playing Oasis while "researching" this post. While Xbox Live Arcade is not specifically mentioned, it's a safe bet that we'll see these titles there next year. After all, we imagine that Bomberman Live is already giving Hudson a nice return.
Win Bomberman Live from GamingTalkHQ
We're always keen to point our readers in the direction of free stuff, and today is no exception. Our friends at GamingTalkHQ are giving away a free copy of Bomberman Live to one lucky winner. So, what gargantuan, time-consuming task must you complete in order to enter this contest? Well, you'll have to deal with the laborious two step process of typing up a comment and clicking the "submit" button. There's always a catch isn't there? If you think you're up to this kind of hard work, we suggest you follow the "read" link for more details. The contest ends at 11:59 EST tonight, so act fast.
X3F review: Bomberman Live
For longtime gamers, Bomberman is a staple. Bomberman is synonymous with having fun with your friends. For many gamers, the series introduced the kind of social multiplayer action that has become standard in many of today's games. For this reason, Bomberman Act: Zero was a major disappointment. Aside from the (arguably unnecessary) re-imagining of the classic characters, Act: Zero's glaring fault was the exclusion of local multiplayer. As Bomberman fans know, half the fun of the game is tied to interacting with your friends. Sure, Act: Zero had online play, but nothing compares to playing with buddies on the couch. Bomberman Live attempts to right all the wrongs of Act: Zero in one tiny, inexpensive package. Read on to find out how it fares.
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Bomberman Live & Yie Ar Kung Fu XBLA double header
Hudson admits Bomberman Act: Zero was crap
It seems so important to have some presence on YouTube these days. Every company, network, and politician is out to reach all the obsessed YouTubers with their "message," be that "buy my product," "watch my show," or "vote for me." Typically, we don't pay these much mind. Especially those fed to us by game companies. It is somewhat refreshing then, to see Hudson open its making-of Bomberman Live video by admitting that Bomberman Act: Zero was a piece of garbage. Yes, that goes a long way towards restoring our faith in the franchise, for truly it was a festering pile. It's heartening to know that Hudson began with "let's not make another Act: Zero" as a base for their upcoming Xbox Live Arcade offering.
It's okay, Hudson. We all make mistakes. As long as Bomberman Live delivers, all is forgiven.
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Bomberman Live rated, on XBLA soon?
Old school gaming fans rejoice! The official page for Bomberman Live has appeared on Xbox.com. Well, to be more precise, it's not published on the Xbox Live Arcade page yet, but it's available for those who know where to look. It's actually been there for some time, but now we have some new reinforcement that the game is on its way to XBLA soon. Yes, the game has been rated by the ESRB, so things are looking good. We're so excited that we just might explode. Get it? Get it?! Oh, never mind.
Bomberman Live explosive interview
DAKing240 over at Xbox 360 Achievements got to sit down with Peter Dassenko, Associate Producer at Hudson Entertainment about their upcoming Xbox Live Arcade release, Bomberman Live. The interview covers a lot of interesting points, like the development process for the game, and how they came up with some of the title's more interesting Achievements. It's a good read,and Peter has some uniquely clever ways of answering some of the questions. Check out the full interview by clicking the "Read" link.
Bomberman Live in early July, 800 points
Bomber-fans rejoice, for we have discovered the price and (rough) release date for Bomberman Live on Xbox Live Arcade. Speaking to the Official Xbox Magazine podcast, Hudson's Joel Breton revealed that the game will release for 800 MS Points. This isn't exactly surprising, as it's becoming the de facto price for all original XBLA content. Breton also reveals that Hudson plans to release the title in early July. Jokes concerning Independence Day and blowing up your friends ensues. If you'd like to listen to the interview, it occurs at approximately 17:15 during episode 68 of the KOXM podcast.
So, will you pick up Bomberman Live for 800 points?
